Farm Animal Care Coalition of Tennessee

09/17/2024

💧🚜 Keeping our farm animals hydrated is key to their health and productivity! Regularly replacing their water not only ensures they stay cool and comfortable but also helps them thrive and stay healthy. Let’s make sure our furry and feathered friends always have access to fresh, clean water.🐄🐑🐔

09/09/2024

Check out the Animal AG Alliance College Aggies online program.

07/19/2024

Cattle farmers and ranchers eat the same beef as their customers and agree food safety is a key priority. https://bit.ly/3tJOpga

07/17/2024

Farmers and ranchers must adapt to the versatility of different geographic areas to raise beef sustainably across the globe! bit.ly/3tJOpga

07/15/2024

Through advanced feeding and housing, good breeding, and close communication with veterinarians throughout their lives, chicken farmers are raising larger, healthier birds than ever before. https://bit.ly/3RIjKYF

07/12/2024

A 3-ounce serving of beef is packed with protein, not calories. https://bit.ly/2GXOLFj

07/10/2024

The only way to obtain natural B12 is through animal proteins. Vitamin B12, which helps to build red blood cells, also helps metabolize carbohydrates and fats. https://bit.ly/36jNWAK

07/08/2024

Protein, zinc, iron & vitamin B are nutrients found in meat, poultry, and eggs! https://bit.ly/36jNWAK

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day!

07/03/2024

Beef is a high-quality protein that provides 10 essential nutrients! Because of this, beef has been proven to support muscle maintenance, weight management, and even the prevention of chronic diseases. https://bit.ly/38fqic5

07/01/2024

Join us in celebrating Tennessee Beef Month! Fire up the grill and enjoy a tasty recipe. Visit for some yummy inspiration! 🥩🐮🥩🐮

06/28/2024

Safe feed storage prevents contamination, protects against moisture, and maintains high feed quality. Farmers implement practical ways to keep animal feed safely stored until it is needed! https://bit.ly/3kkeuxz

06/26/2024

You wouldn’t feed cat food to your dog, would you? Different animals have specific nutritional needs to keep each species happy and healthy! https://bit.ly/3klWWgN

06/24/2024

Animals eat quality assured feeds to make sure it’s safe and nutritious. https://bit.ly/3klWWgN

06/14/2024

Farmers and ranchers across all types of animal agriculture have resources to complete ongoing animal welfare training. This training keeps farmers up to date with new research and handling techniques and ensures that they are providing the best possible care for their animals. https://bit.ly/3rbLJ40

06/12/2024

06/10/2024

From the moment they are born, dairy farmers always seek to provide top-notch care for their cattle.

06/07/2024

Enjoy a glass of milk today with your donut to celebrate and ! 🥛🍩🥛🍩http://bit.ly/2Ji6KIs

06/05/2024

On raise a glass to dairy farmers 🥛! As of 2007, producing a gallon of milk has a 63% smaller carbon footprint than in 1944, thanks to improvements made in cow comfort, health, nutrition and breeding. https://bit.ly/3XHoUpE

06/03/2024

According to Frank Mitloehner, PhD, professor and air quality extension specialist at UC Davis, advances in the dairy community to increase productivity with less cows has allowed a significant reduction in carbon footprint. bit.ly/3eIkxJG

05/31/2024

Pork isn’t the only thing we get from swine production. https://bit.ly/3bkVtqQ

05/29/2024

The universal pig ear notching system marks the right ear to designate the litter number and the left ear to identify the individual piglet in that litter. Farmers use this system to monitor animal health and provide specialized care to each pig! https://bit.ly/3iokzIT

05/16/2024

Shearing a sheep is like giving it a haircut! A sheep’s wool grows continuously throughout its life, so it needs to be sheared regularly to keep the animal cool and comfortable. https://bit.ly/3JkjexM

05/14/2024

There are 23 grams of protein in three ounces of cooked goat meat! Goat meat helps regulate body temperature, boost the immune system, and provide energy. https://bit.ly/42r9bN0

05/10/2024

Myth: Feed produced from genetically engineered crops is not safe for livestock and poultry to eat.

Fact: There is no scientific evidence that feed produced from genetically engineered crops is unsafe for animals. More than 100 scientific studies have revealed that there is no significant difference in nutritional value, growth, and animal health for cows, sheep, chickens, turkeys, pigs, and other livestock that consume genetically engineered feed. For more about GE animal feed, visit: http://bit.ly/2oBa1ZR

05/09/2024

We are available to assist with any livestock response from last night storms. Please reach out to us at 615-970-8065 or [email protected] with any needs.

Missing livestock should be reported to your local authorities.

05/08/2024

Conservation management practices are already in place on millions of acres used to grow pig feed! https://bit.ly/3LswVbJ

05/06/2024

Did you know cattle are able to upcycle byproducts from other industries and turn them into a nutrient-dense protein source? In fact, more than 40% of all animal feeds are recycled products! https://bit.ly/3wMWYE5

05/03/2024

Fact: All poultry are raised without added hormones. https://bit.ly/3kKLnDU

05/01/2024

Farmers feed their hens food that meets the birds’ daily nutrient requirements. The feed is carefully balanced by a poultry nutrition specialist to combine the right amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. https://bit.ly/2BLYrzs